Keep yard waste clean and green

Garbage mixed into Gresham's yard waste loads can result in contamination fees at the local processing facility, increasing curbside collection costs for everyone.

Keep these items out of your yard waste cart

• Plastic bags, plant pots and packaging.
• Rocks, gravel, bricks and concrete.
• Pressure-treated or painted wood, stumps and large roots.
• Metal and tanglers such as wire, tools and hoses.
• Pet waste, litter and soiled animal bedding.

What belongs in your cart?

Leaves, grass, plant trimmings, weeds, house plants, garden waste such as pumpkins, and branches less than 4 inches thick and 36 inches long.

Need extra room?

An extra bag of garbage costs $6.81, while an extra bag of yard debris costs $4.99.
Before collection day, take a quick look and remove anything that doesn't belong. Keeping garbage out helps protect workers and equipment, improves compost quality and keeps costs down.

Learn more about yard waste or call 503-618-2525.